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    Free Week @ Mayan Scam Tips?

    A friend of mine's boss gave her a free week at the Mayan Palace starting tomorrow and she's wondering if it's legit, etc. He is part of this timeshare group: Global Offices ,and the company is based out of Scottsdale. His name is on the main confirmation email, but she called Mayan and they...
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    New Public Beach "Mi Playa" is OPEN!

    Via Russ Black and Rocky Point 360's Facebook status posts (listed below), the new public beach that has been spoken about on here for the last few months has opened, just in time for the Semana Santa Mexican holiday. The entrance is apparently hard to find, but sounds like you take Fremont, go...
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    Spring Break Reports?

    Heard lots of happy Spring Breakers on the Rocky Point Ramblings show this Saturday, and was wondering if some of you on the forum have similar stories and/or photos from this week you'd like to share. We need to let everyone know how misleading all those warnings and news reports were. And it...
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    New Public Beach Construction Announced

    Leased Land presented for Construction of Public Beach | JoinUs Rocky Point Construction of a public beach is a reality that could be completed this year, as the University of Sonora has leased to the State government 20 hectares for that purpose.... This article fails to mention where...
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    Pinky's Going Out of Business This Weekend

    Per the Pinky's Dive Bar Facebook post under the invite "PINKY'S LAST WEEKEND" http://www.facebook.com/events/112100082248380/?notif_t=event_invite "Due to unfortunate circumstances, Pinky's will be closing it's doors for good. So come down enjoy one last day with us. Drinks will be CHEAP!!!"...
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    VIDEO: Jan Brewer Declares Herself Ambassador for Puerto Penasco/Sonora

    What a hypocrite. Has to be seen to believed. http://youtu.be/Nm0vN3_Rxjs
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    Better Sunset Experience: La Cava Music Bar or La Casa del Capitan?

    We skipped La Cava the last couple of times it looked open, so just wondering if any locals have tried it out. Obviously, we don't go to El Capitan for the food, although the guacamole is pretty good, and the Margaritas, albeit pricey, get the job done. Just wondering if it's about the same...
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    Will Bars/Stores Be Closed on 2/06/12-- Día de la Constitución?

    It's an official Bank Holiday, next Monday the 6th, just wondering if that just means only government offices and schools will be closed, but everything else, including bars, supermarkets, etc. will be open. Yes? Correct? Thanks!
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    Sailboat Hits Rocks In Front of Malecon (Pictures)

    Well, the photos are actually from the Shark Bite bar's Facebook page. Pretty funny stuff, BooBar posted some pics as well. The Coast Guard finally had to tow the boat, which was captured here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3109014414587.2148232.1541132963&type=1
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    Penasco Sea Port is "Imminent," Casinos, Duty Free Stores a Must

    http://www.sonoranresorts.mx/gus-brown-sets-the-record-straight-about-convention-center-and-home-port-during-recent-private-meeting/ “What will it take to make this happen?” Gus asked, jumping on this opportunity. The HAL executive outlined three essential requirements of any cruise line...
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    Shark Bite in Malecon for Sale

    Or at least looking to "recruit a partner." Per a Facebook event "invite," http://www.facebook.com/events/336291186389546/?notif_t=event_invite Shark Bite For Sale Public Event · By Shark Bite Shark Bite invited you. Description Shark Bite is looking to recruit a partner. There are shares...
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    Malecon Construction Lasting Through March 2012

    The Public Works Director is quoted as saying the construction will last at least until March of 2012. Google Translate worked pretty well, but any other translations or recaps are more than welcome. http://defrente.com.mx/2011/11/avanza-un-15-por-ciento-la-pavimentacion-de-la-colonia-el-puerto/
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    Sonoran Shrimp Farms Along Coastline (Satellite Photos)

    I had no idea there were so many shrimp farms. Downloadable NASA photos at the link. http://www.kold.com/story/16073379/sonora-shrimp-farms-drastically-change-coastline#.TsZm6auw0Y8.facebook
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    Rally Bike-Only Restrictions; Calle 13, Malecon, etc. Start Friday Afternoon

    Informative article posted yesterday regarding where and when certain roads will be blocked off to allow biker-only traffic during the Rocky Point Rally, as well as a map where these restrictions will take place. These not only include the Malecon on Saturday but extend to Calle 13 (starting...
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    High Winds + Low Tide = No Sunset Cruises. Right?

    Upon seeing the sustained +20mph winds and +35mph gusts already today here: http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=ISONORAP1 And the super low tides coming later this evening listed here: http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi 2011-11-04 05:08 PM MST 2.17 feet...
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    Malecon Construction Progress Pics via BooBar

    From the BooBar Facebook page, many of these were just posted in the last hour. Those guys are understandably pissed! Doesn't look like much has been completed in a month and their business has to be taking a huge hit...
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    Nogales Border McDonalds Torn Down Today

    So sad! Been going there since college trips down to Nogales. Many a night did that building provide shelter, become a meeting place for "lost" friends, and surely helped more than one eventual hangover hurt a little less the next morning. A new one will be built, but it'll never feel the same...
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    PenascoPalooza Reviews/Photos?

    Just randomly ran into a friend of mine who used to be a concert promoter in Tucson and she said the show was fun, the musicians were top-notch and, though a local promoter boasted 1000 tickets sold, she could only confirm about 500-plus in attendance. She wanted to qualify this quote with the...
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    VIDEO: Thunder on the Beach 2011 Recap

    Russ Black took this video from yesterday's event, the seven-minute clip includes footage of the participants, interviews,etc. http://youtu.be/t5PAAnswnJM
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    El Sombrerito: New Late-Night Bar/Restaurant w/ Sports/Mariscos Theme on Calle 13

    Check out the pics on their Facebook page. HERE: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1350743233 (Sorry, forgot link in first post.) Open from 11am until 3am, a two-story bar with a warm Mexican feel but still a little funky for tourists. Straddles the line between sports bar and a nicer...
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